Ficus benghalensis, or Ficus indica commonly known as the banyan, Banyans are known for being meeting points for merchants and villagers because of their huge and generous shade. A banyan tree seed lands on a host tree, and then grows around the host. When the host eventually dies, the banyan tree that remains has an empty core with column structures surrounding it. Drawing inspiration from these characteristics, we’ve integrated exciting play experiences within the many facets of this tree – kids can enjoy exploring the canopy, lounging among the branches, climbing the dangling roots and sliding out the hollow trunk, among others.